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Jan

2025

18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash

18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued 13 road users from a fire related crash in Enugu State. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the crash which occurred on Saturday, January 25 was as a result of brake failure. This, he said involved 17 vehicles in the category of one petroleum ladened tanker, one water tanker, 15 other vehicles and one tricycle. Mr Ogungbemide said that 31 people were involved in the crash, while 10 were rescued with varying degrees…

Jan

2025

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Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Humanitarian, Immigration, International, News Flash, World News

Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re…

Jan

2025

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Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

FGN, Economy, Information Technology, News Flash

Why FG Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the federal government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Mr Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunication companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) summit, on Saturday in Ibadan with the theme: “The Rain of Transformation is upon us: CEOs Arise.” The minister urged Nigerian youths to drive technological progress…

Jan

2025

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Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Crime, News Flash, South East

Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used as Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found The Anambra State Government has demolished a kidnappers’ den disguised as a hotel along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. This was made known in a statement shared on the Anambra State New Media X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the statement, the hotel, known as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also referred to as “La Cruise Hotel”, was reportedly a hub for kidnappers and other criminal elements. The statement added that the hotel has over 30 well-partitioned graves. The statement read, “Oba, Idemili South LGA! Demolition…

Jan

2025

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The Lab Leak: Unveiling The Truth About Science In Africa – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, Technology

The Lab Leak: Unveiling the Truth About Science in Africa IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on humanity, sparking intense debates and controversies. Recently, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) made a startling revelation, reversing its initial stance on the origins of the virus. With new evidence, the CIA now believes that COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory. This dramatic shift raises fundamental questions about the politicization of scientific truth, the pursuit of truth itself, and the implications for Africa. The CIA's Change of HeartIn a surprising turn of events, the CIA has acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic may…

Jan

2025

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EFCC Names Admin Building After Officer Killed By Suspected Fraudster, Vows Justice

Crime, News Flash, Obituary

EFCC Names Admin Building After Officer Killed By Suspected Fraudster, Vows Justice The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has directed that the Administrative Department of its Academy be named after the slain officer, Aminu Salisu, killed by a suspected internet fraudster in Anambra. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede announced this on Saturday in Abuja at the 2024 EFCC Rewards and Recognition ceremony. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, was shot dead while on a legitimate duty by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Ikechukwu on Jan. 17. Olukoyede also vowed that justice would be ensured and that Salisu’s killer…

Jan

2025

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Tax Titans: Lagos Generates N2.75 Trillion, Rivers And FCT Follow – See Full Breakdown

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Tax Titans: Lagos Generates ₦2.75 Trillion, Rivers And FCT Follow – Full Breakdown Lagos State has retained its position as Nigeria’s leading contributor to Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in 2024, recording a staggering ₦2.75 trillion, representing 54% of the country’s total non-import VAT earnings. Tourism packages According to data published by Agora Policy, a Nigerian think tank, Rivers State secured the second spot with ₦832.69 billion, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ranked third with ₦303.64 billion. Oyo State came fourth with ₦272.41 billion, and Kano State rounded off the top five with ₦77.76 billion. Meanwhile, the remaining 33…

Jan

2025

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Trump Pardons Beverly Williams, 22 Others Jailed By Biden For Preaching Gospel Of Jesus At Abortion Clinic

International, News Flash, Politics, Religion

Trump Pardons Beverly Williams, 22 Others Jailed By Biden For Preaching Gospel Of Jesus At Ab@rtiön Clinic President Donald Trump has pardoned 23 pro-life individuals convicted by Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for praying inside or demonstrating at abortion clinics. “Twenty-three people were prosecuted, they should not have been prosecuted. Many of them are elderly people — they should not have been prosecuted,” Trump said on Thursday. “This is a great honor to sign this.” Peaceful pro-life protesters received lengthy sentences for demonstrating at abortion clinics during Biden’s time in office. The former president used the Freedom of Access to…

Jan

2025

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There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Politics

There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Mr Obi, who was the guest speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. “For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it…

Jan

2025

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Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, And Other 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, 12 New Subjects Added To Basic Education Curriculum Fifteen new subjects have been added to Nigeria’s basic education curriculum, the Federal Government has announced. This is disclosed in a press statement released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Friday, January 24, 2025. NOA said the new trade subjects were added to the curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and employability level. Expected to take effect from January 2025, the newly updated curriculum would be used across the primary and junior secondary classes in Nigeria. Below is a list of the new subjects:1.Plumbing2 Hairstyling3 Makeup4 POP…